Aston Villa v Tottenham: FA Cup result as new-look Villans sink Spurs to reach fifth round

The Emirates FA Cup / 4th Round
Villa Park / 09.02.2025
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FULL TIME: VILLA 2-1 SPURS
That s it for the match. Villa through to the fifth round, with Spurs now in UEFA Europa League contention and nothing else.
Villa went 1-0 up after just 59 seconds when Jacob Ramsey beat Antonin Kinsky, with his shot going through the Czech 'keeper.
The home side then went close through Donyell Malen, Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, and Ramsey again, but they could not find another way through, and a wasteful Son Heung-min sent Spurs’ best chance of the first half straight at Emi Martinez.
In the second half, Dejan Kulusevski went close as the visitors upped their game, but Morgan Rogers fired home just before the hour mark to double Villa’s lead.
Marcus Rashford was then introduced to make his debut, along with Marco Asensio, with Spurs heads dropping once more. The former Manchester United man had his moments to suggest there was more to come for The Villans as they secured their passage into the next round. 
Mathys Tel scored in added time to give the away side some late hope, but Villa held on.
WE PLAYED REALLY WELL
Morgan Rogers and Jacob Ramsey spoke to the BBC after the match, understandably proud of the part they played.
Rogers said: "We played really well in the first half but didn’t kill the game off, so the second goal gave us a cushion. Overall, we’re really happy with the intensity and the energy of the performance.
"We’re trying to build on something and create something. I want to play my part in that.
"Us two are just starting on our careers so we want to learn what we can from these players who have achieved so much. It’s massive to have people like that in the building."
Ramsey was delighted with the new signings showing their worth, adding: "This is probably one of the best squads we’ve had – the depth is unbelievable. The starting players have got to raise their game now."
94'
Aston Villa
MARTINEZ CLAIMS
He takes his time on the ground and that should be that, if Villa can manage things sensibly.
93'
Tottenham Hotspur
SPENCE WINS A FREE KICK
Tripped by Rogers, on the left wing. This is inviting for Spurs.
91'
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VILLA 2-1 SPURS - TEL SCORES
Mathys Tel strains at a cross from the right, and he tucks the ball past Martinez to give the home side some nerves!
90'
FIVE MINUTES MORE
Added time still to come, at least five.
89'
Aston Villa
RASHFORD RUN
He can't get away from Gray and as he sprints into the box, lunges into the defender. He's lucky not to get booked, but he is at least running with verve for Villa.
88'
WATCH ROGERS' GOAL
Here it is.

87'
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Aston Villa
MARTINEZ SAVE
Porro digs a shot out - Ronaldinho-vs-Chelsea-style - from the edge of the box, and Martinez leaps to pluck it out of the air.
86'
Tottenham Hotspur
TEL WINS A FREE KICK ON THE LEFT WING
It's a chance to send the ball in from a dangerous position.
85'
Tottenham Hotspur
TOTTENHAM NOT GIVING UP
Despite the obvious blow to their morale, they continue to plug away. So far, Villa are up to the challenge.
81'
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MAATSEN FOR DIGNE
The full-backs exchanged greetings as the Dutchman comes on.

80'
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Tottenham Hotspur
PORRO BOOKED
A foul on Rogers as he goes in from behind late.
78'
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TOTTENHAM CORNER
Kulusevski pulls the ball back on the touchline but Digne blocks to concede a corner.
The ball is sent in by Porro, but it comes to nothing initially until the ball is fired in again, and Danso stretches to meet Porro's pass, and it flies over.
76'
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Aston Villa
KINSKY YET AGAIN
He is on hand to swat away another Villa effort, this time from Rogers.
74'
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Tottenham Hotspur
SARR ON FOR SPURS
Another change.

72'
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Aston Villa
TOTTENHAM SLOW DOWN
The window of energy has been closed, they've lost their way and now Rogers dances his way through after Asensio plays two 2-1s with his new-team mate. He fires just over.
66'
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TWO VILLA SUBS
Here's Rashford and Asensio.

65'
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GOAL! VILLA 2-0 SPURS - ROGERS
That could be game over. Malen crosses low and Kinsky sticks a leg out to block it, but it Porro swips a clearance straight to Rogers, who fires high and home.
63'
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BERGVALL YELLOW
He's booked for persistent fouling.
59'
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RAMSEY CHANCE
He races through the middle yet again, and Ramsey fires at goal but Kinsky sticks his arm out to save. The youngster has been excellent.